Approaching the Thanksgiving holiday has me counting blessings. It is a reminder to be surrounded with the people (and community or passions) that provide feelings of gratefulness and happiness.
Living in the mountains of Colorado, I have spent many Thanksgivings away from family and best friends back on the east coast. I learned to make new Thanksgiving traditions, and celebrate the holiday with neighbors and new friends. ‘Friendsgiving’ is a term our society has coined in all areas of the country when we are away from our family and loved ones, but celebrate Thanksgiving with friends. Whether in the mountains of Colorado, or the hustle and bustle with a new career living in the city.… Thanksgiving brings people of every walk of life together – be it family, neighbors, friends, and possibly a newly adopted community of friends.
I’m thankful for a new tradition adopted here in Breckenridge on Thanksgiving Day. While it takes time to build community in a new town, it has been quick to relate with other people who have moved to the mountains for the same reason. We love the mountain culture. Be it skiing, snowboarding or indulging in the mountain town vibe, we have quickly related to the community of people around us.
The new Thanksgiving Day tradition entails a beautiful day outdoors skiing and soaking up the health of exercise and the passion of skiing. For the past few Thanksgivings, another tradition is starting the morning with a *skin up the mountain to feel as though I’ve earned all the pie and potatoes after skinning up 1,500 vertical feet. Then, I usually meet friends or coworkers and indulge in the freshly groomed runs. After a few hours of skiing, the day ends with lots of smiles on the slopes surrounded by both locals and visitors alike.
In Breckenridge, all of us can feel extra thankful on this Thanksgiving holiday. The snow has provided for some of the best early season conditions and terrain Breck has had in yeas. Almost 7 feet of snow has fallen since mid-October. Typically, Breckenridge does not see that much snow until mid-December or even into January. There is also 1,000 skiable acres open and Peak 9 opened earlier than usual, which provides extra fun for the beginner and intermediate skiers. For those looking for advanced skiing and riding, T-Bar and 6 Chair are also open.
More snow is in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day into the holiday weekend. I’m feel extra thankful for new ski traditions, new fresh snow and this beautiful mountain town called Breckenridge.
*Please note skinning is referred to as uphill access and needs to be followed within Breckenridge Resort codes, and not during opening hours of operation.
